The Beauty of Essential Oils
by Emmanuel Arroyo
26 April 2011 5:41 PM eastern time
This will be of great benefits for those that want to keep their skin healthy and looking young...
Before I start mentioning which essential oils are good for the skin and what they do I would like to inform my readers that essential oils must be Therapeutic Grade. Oils that are not therapeutic grade are not advisable they have solvents and many of them are synthetic made from hydrocarbons (petroleum) and might cause allergic reactions such as contact dermatitis.
Essential oils prices vary from $5 to $100 (a bottle of 12 ml or .4 oz) and are extracted using diverse methods such as: cold press, CO2, distillation, enfleurage and a few others.
Some essential oils can be ingested while others are not recommended for a list of essential oils that can be ingested please visit the FDA webpage, it is long and you have to go through a lot of reading but if you are looking for a particular one you can do a search by pressing control+F.
Below I reproduce a list with some essential oils that have cosmetic applications.
Essential Oil | Cosmetic properties |
basil | stimulates circulation, gives tones to the skin and brings life to the skin, cellulite |
bergamot | draws out blemishes or boils and promotes speedy healing |
carrot seed | rejuvenates the skin, detox |
cedarwood | seborrhea, blemishes, rashes...balances production of oil, cellulite |
clary sage | regenerates cells, antiwrinkle properties, balances oil secretion, hair loss |
cypress | diminishes stretch marks, constrict capillaries, releases toxins, cellulite, varicose veins |
elemi | regenerates cells, antiwrinkle properties and tones the skin (saggy skin) |
geranium | controls or balances oil secretion, regenerates skin, gives a healthy glow, stimulates lymphatic and circulatory system, detox properties, cellulite, varicose veins |
juniper | good for dull skin, detox properties, cellulite, varicose veins |
laurel | improves circulation, hair loss |
lavender | balances oil production |
lemon | scars, detox properties, eliminates dead skin, brings skin to life, cellulite, varicose veins |
palmarosa | regulates oil production, stimulates regeneration of skin cells, diminishes wrinkles, broken capillaries |
peppermint | gives a soft silky feeling, brings skin to life, regulates oil production, varicose veins |
pine | detox properties |
rosemary | stimulates cell regeneration, good for wrinkles, cellulite, varicose veins |
spruce | cell regeneration, detox properties, skin tone, cellulite |
ylang ylang | balances oil production, stimulates growth of new cells, antiwrinkle properties, good for saggy skin, hair loss |
Remember to use the appropriate ratio some oils like peppermint can only be used in 1% per ounce of carrier oil ratio. You can use 1%, 2%, 3% up to 10% according to other sources... I use 1 to 3% and obtain great results. Remember that what will make the trick is the carrier oil, depending on the needs that’s the carrier oil to use. You can use more than one carrier oil. The amount of carrier oil or which are going to be used is subject to the main purpose of the blend. If you want to rejuvenate the skin, clear up blemishes, tone, control oil, target skin problems like eczema or psoriasis then you have to take under consideration that and pick the carrier oil(s) that best suit the situation.
If you want a customized blend for your skin health just contact me and inform me of what you are looking for and for what you want the blend for.
About the Author:
Emmanuel Arroyo is a New York State Licenced and NCCAOM board certified acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist with special interest on depression and men’s health issues and how diet modification can help depressed patient and how the use of essential oils can help emotionally and psychologically the patient, and unblock chakras. Emmanuel Arroyo is trained on cosmetic acupuncture meaning wrinkle reduction and face lifting by means of acupuncture and use of essential oils. At the moment Emmanuel Arroyo practices in Queens, New York at his home based office and do community work at Vision Urbana division of Institute of Puerto Rican Hispanic Elderly in Manhattan.
Emmanuel Arroyo can be contacted via phone at 917-324-1140 or by mail dr.agujas@gmail.com
Disclaimer
The information presented is for educational purposes and it is based on information read in journals or other sources and is not meant to replace medical advice. Before applying any essential oil please test in a small area of your skin to make sure you are not allergic to the essence of the plant.
Bibliography:
Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty. Roberta Wilson. 2002
Aromatherapy for healing the Spirit. Gabriel Mojay. 1997